In the wake of political shifts and the potential easing of sanctions, Venezuela\’s beleaguered oil industry is once again in the spotlight. With proven reserves rivaling Saudi Arabia\’s, the country could theoretically become a major player in global energy markets. However, decades of mismanagement, corruption, and underinvestment under the Maduro regime have left its oil […]
Continue ReadingIn a dramatic turn of events on January 3, 2026, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, sparking immediate reactions across global markets. President Donald Trump has vowed to involve American firms in reviving Venezuela\’s beleaguered oil industry, which holds the world\’s largest proven reserves but has seen production plummet from over 3 million barrels […]
Continue ReadingAs we step into 2026, the energy landscape is poised for significant shifts driven by geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and policy changes. For consumers, rising costs in electricity, gasoline, and diesel remain a pressing concern, often varying starkly along political lines in the U.S. Investors, meanwhile, can find opportunities in resilient sectors like shale oil, […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This is a fantastic article from the Merchant\’s News Substack by Giacomo Prandelli. We highly recommend subscribing to and reading his Substack. Stu Turley just had an interview with Giacomo, and the podcast is in production for release soon. We will keep you posted. Everyone’s celebrating gold breaking $4,200 and silver doubling […]
Continue ReadingIn a major boost for U.S. energy infrastructure and Alaska\’s economy, the Alaska LNG project has secured all necessary federal permits ahead of schedule, paving the way for what could become one of the largest natural gas developments in North America. This milestone, achieved under the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council\’s oversight, marks the end […]
Continue ReadingDavid Blackmon stops by to talk about his Forbes Article and the Geopolitical Issues we face. Today on the Energy News Beat, Stand up Stu Turley and David Blackmon talk about the critical issues around Data Centers, Venezuela, Chevron, and how investors would react. With an oil platform in the Caspian Sea hit by Ukrainian […]
Continue ReadingIn the volatile landscape of global energy geopolitics, Chevron Corporation stands as a pivotal player in Venezuela\’s ongoing crisis. As the only U.S. oil major still operating in the sanctioned nation, Chevron is navigating a complex web of political tensions, economic sanctions, and potential regime change under the Maduro government. Recent discussions between Chevron executives […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that feels like a seismic shift in the global energy landscape, the world\’s biggest oil giants—ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, Shell, TotalEnergies, and Eni—are all piling into Libya simultaneously after more than a decade of steering clear. It\’s the first major exploration bidding frenzy in the North African nation since 2007, and it\’s got […]
Continue ReadingPeter Boockvar, CIO of One Point BFG Wealth Partners, was interviewed on \’Fast Money\’ to discuss why he is bullish on energy heading into 2026. I found this story very interesting as Peter goes through the key bullet points. Their interview was on CNBC. This Friday, Stu Turley and David Blackmon will host a discussion […]
Continue ReadingThe US oil and gas sector showed signs of resilience this week, with the total active rig count rebounding by 5 to reach 549 as of December 5, 2025, according to the latest data from Baker Hughes. This marks a reversal from the previous week\’s decline and signals renewed drilling activity amid stabilizing energy prices. […]
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